Shoot Day Preparation Checklist
Follow these 5 quick steps before our London photographer arrives to ensure your 360° virtual tour looks flawless on Google Maps.
1. Turn ON All Interior Lighting
Crucial for Warm AtmosphereSwitch on all chandeliers, accent pendants, counter under-glow, and wall sconces. High-dynamic-range (HDR) 360 photography looks spectacular with warm interior lighting.
2. Align Furniture & Tuck in Chairs
Navigation FlowEnsure dining tables, barstools, and armchairs are neatly pushed in and aligned with walking aisles. This ensures clear virtual walking paths (nodes) on Google Maps.
3. Clear Surface Clutter & Cleaning Tools
Clean PresentationRemove cleaning cloths, mop buckets, receipt clutter, delivery boxes, and personal items from view. Keep tabletops clean with standard condiments/menus.
4. Close Private & Restroom Doors
Privacy & CleanlinessEnsure kitchen service doors, staff-only areas, electrical closets, and restroom doors are firmly closed prior to the photographer starting.
5. Privacy & Facial Blurring
100% GDPR CompliantYou don't need to worry about accidental passersby: all customer faces and vehicle license plates are automatically blurred by Google Street View privacy compliance algorithms.
What to expect during the shoot:
- •Shoot Duration: 20 to 30 minutes on-site for standard venues.
- •Zero Customer Interruption: Our compact Ricoh Theta HDR equipment has zero floor cabling or trip hazard stands.
- •Publishing SLA: Your interactive 360 walkthrough will be stitched and submitted to Google Maps within 48 hours.